I made valentines for the adults in my family and my husband’s family. When I took the paper marbling class, I made a few sheets using red, purple and pink with the plan to make valentines. You need the following tools and supplies to make this card: marbled paper cardstock heart punch mini envelope template…
Archives for February 2013
Magnificent Magnolias
The magnolias are blooming in my neighborhood and I wanted to share their beauty with you. Enjoy! *Tina
Marvelous Mandarins
Mandarin oranges are in season and I have been purchasing them by the boxful for the last few weeks. I couldn’t resist when I saw this box because it was meant for me. Don’t you think? *Tina
Photography Monday: St. Peter’s Basilica
We spent a week in Rome, but seeing the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica was always at the top of the list. We spent the entire day at the Vatican property with thousands of tourists. We used the tips found on this site to get the most out of our visit. Seeing these architectural…
Cricut Friday: Robot Birthday Card
For my nephew’s fifth birthday, I created this fun card. You need the following supplies and tools to make it: Cricut machine Cricut Robotz cartridge Cuttlebug machine Cuttlebug embossing folder cardstock adhesive Fold the gray cardstock so it is a finished size of 4.25″x5.5″ and cut the chartreuse cardstock to 5.25″x 4″. Cut all of the pieces for the robot at…
Delightful Daffodils
While I was out on my morning walk, I spotted these beautiful daffodils. A small patch in the parkway next to the sidewalk in my neighbor’s garden. I hope this little bit of sunshine brightens your day. Enjoy! *Tina
Extra Crispy Fried Chicken
My husband wanted to have fried chicken on Super Bowl Sunday so I found this recipe on Pinterest from The Messy Baker Blog. Extra Crispy Fried Chicken 2 lbs chicken thighs/drumsticks 4 c buttermilk 4 c flour 1 1/2 tbsp. kosher salt 1/2 tbsp. black pepper 1 tbsp. garlic powder 1 tbsp. onion powder 2…
Crafty Today: Floral Sympathy Card
Correspondence has always been a constant in my life. I have created handmade cards for birthdays, anniversaries and special holidays. Sympathy cards aren’t the easiest to create and are definitely challenging. I created this card for a dear friend, who lost her father last week. You need the following supplies and tools to make this…
Photography Monday: Colosseum
When you finally see a famous building in person for the first time, words escape you. You can’t believe that you are standing in front of one of the most celebrated and famous venues in the world. The Colosseum has that effect on you. It is large and imposing and staggering to think that it…
Cricut Friday: Valentine’s Day Card #4
Above is the card for my 11 year old nephew. You need the following supplies and tools to make this card: Cricut machine Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge Cuttlebug machine Cuttlebug embossing folder cardstock adhesive Fold the red cardstock so it is a finished size of 4.25″x5.5″ and cut the pink cardstock to 5.25″x 4″. Cut all…